27 August 2009

here is yet another of my attempts to make a cake from scratch just like my mother did throughout my childhood. thankfully these 8 inch babies behaved themselves and tasted delicious and mostly came out of their pans perfectly. i have to thank mr. Heaven-sent Buttercream Frosting who filled in all the dents.

here benji is seen following orders to empty all cooking utensils onto the kitchen floor. he works with gusto, tossing utensils at a most rapid pace and feels no need to be shy or quiet about it. he is fearless about sharp edges too. this is a task that he deems must be done two to three times a day (whether baking a cake or not). since he is the sous chef - no shoes, hairnet or apron is mandatory. benji is passionate about cooking and he loves tasting the confection throughout the process. he may have learned that from his mother.. or father.

mmmm. mmm. mm. it's official, benji loves birthday cake. thank you to benji's oma & opa who were so sweet to share the celebration with us on sunday evening.

My mom keeps a box of tupperware and plastic containers (like sour cream, etc) just for my niece to play around with on the floor. She loves that more than many other toys! She pulls open drawers, too, I don't think you can prevent that much!

i forgot about the cake and the sweetness for all i saw was your benji's gleaming marbles o' eyes. he's such a handsome chap.also, i love your black and white ensemble, complete with apron and how you documented baby's deliciously messy cake eating.

mmmm. that cake makes me think i need to bake one for my be-lated birthday.I just put a stop to sid emptying out that drawer. I'm nervous he'll cut his foot one of these days...so now it's just the towel drawer for him.

Marta - it is both scary and fascinating how very similar we are in momma mode and the rest that makes us who we are - you are 4 months ahead of me in the "my first baby" experience and I love reading about the memories that made up your day. you channel those joyful bits with perfection and I am always wanting more. always smiling. always getting so inspired for my little one's first birthday bash. and my first homemade cake for my boy. anyway, pointless comment here - just saying thanks for the big smile and the heart full of anticipation.

marta, your cake looks like it could be on the cover of martha stewart living. truly. and you've completely mastered that whippy frosting look that i love. ahh. my frosting always ends up flattened straight as a sheet because i can't seem to create those pretty waves and tips. i'll have to keep practicing. anyway. i am so happy that benji's first cake was such a beautiful triumph! thanks for sharing your recipes, too!

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